This Watch

If there is one thing we love here at AWC, it's a 1970s watch that looks like a 1970s watch, and one of our favourite examples of this is the Omega Genève model 166.0164, complete with its unique hooded style lugs , large size and just look at that original dial and in unpolished , hardly used original condition along with its original papers, All in an almost organically shaped , very individual Case.

The futuristic style, brushed, Bold stainless steel, screw-back case has a sunburst effect to it, drawing your eye to the dial. A spaceage feel with no actual lugs for the strap, instead the strap is concealed behind a hooded shield. Inside this amazing case is the automatic Omega caliber 1012, fully serviced by us and running strongly.  Under the hooded lugs, Part of this stunning package is its original omega 20mm strap and original omega buckle. 

The dial is as new with that classic sunburst silver satin finish. Applied chrome baton markers and sword hour, minute and central seconds hands.  At 12 o'clock, the dial is signed 'Omega, Automatic' with the famous Omega logo. At 3 o'clock is the date window and at 6, the dial is signed 'Genève.

Extra Points

Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass-produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland.

Fully serviced by us in our on-site workshop and comes with our 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.

The 1970s may just be the greatest decade to ever happen (not least because that's when I was born) This one Sold originally  04/07/1978 and was produced in 1974 So duel options for Birth Year watch hunters. Omega's designs were so fitting for this new, space-age feel and we absolutely adore how this watch embodies new technological innovations that were happening when it was produced.  A slightly larger watch at 37mm, but it is a comfortable wear for both men and women and a must-have in every collection! We feel the Geneve range was Omegas opportunity to experiment with design and colour. In our opinion The Geneve models are some of the most interesting and fantastically designed watches of the period - A real winner for us.

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